June 29, 2008, 9:34AM

When you live near the Manasquan River, occasionally you hear a helicopter circling overhead....in search of someone lost in the river. It's never an easy sound...and sometimes it goes on for hours. This morning was no different, as it sounded like a helicopter had landed on my roof at around 6:30 AM. This prompted me to do some research online... Full story »

June 28, 2008, 8:47AM

So I get an email this AM from a friend from college (Hey Kirk!) who was spreading the word to all his friends that your image might be more accessible than you think on the internet. Did you know Google Maps offers a "Street View" for some addresses? They actually take a photo from the street while driving by your... Full story »

June 23, 2008, 5:28PM

Looking for a company that will move and/or store your IT equipment? Check out IT MASS - a company based right here in Brielle. Let's KEEP IT LOCAL! IT Moving And Storage Solutions (www.itmass.com), a nationwide logistics broker offering moving, storage and recycling services for computers and IT equipment announced their recent upgrade to their website and online quotes... Full story »

June 18, 2008, 10:16AM

Just got a flier home from school about Brielle Rec's Family Picnic for Brielle residents on Sunday June 29th from 4:00 to 8:00 at Green Acres Park. I've been to this before, it's a fun time. Music provided by "Joy". They'll be selling burgers and dogs...candy and soda. They're having relays, water balloons, "freeze dance" (always a favorite in my... Full story »

June 11, 2008, 9:55AM

Received the following info from Ray Shea of the Union Landing Historical Society: Cub Scout Pack 63 and the Union Landing Historical Society is bringing a Flag Day and Flag Disposal Ceremony to Brielle 6pm on Friday, June 13th, 2008 at the 9-11 Memorial Garden on Riverview and Birch Drives, Brielle. Brielle Residents, Students and Scouts are all welcome to... Full story »

June 02, 2008, 8:54PM

This was the first time I experienced a council meeting after a failed school budget vote. It was - in 2 words - "very interesting ". I arrived late and got stuck waaaay in the back. Hearing what little I did - and filling in the gaps from the Coast Star (requires Login!) and Asbury Park Press articles - I... Full story »

May 27, 2008, 9:35PM

OK so I marched in my first parade yesterday. I went to the Memorial Day parade in Manasquan with the Daisies and ended up marching. Very cute, I must say. (The Daisies, that is....not me. I was at my neighbor's Sunday night and could have used a bit more sleep....but I digress.) After the parade we went to the... Full story »

May 23, 2008, 1:19PM

Ahhhh Memorial Day Weekend at the shore. You can almost smell it. Abundant sunshine...happy faces...lots of New York plates at the Shoprite. Seeing as I was always a Pennsylvania plate at the Acme in Ocean City while growing up, I am in no position to have a problem with this. Although it doesn't help a "Benny's" cause when a... Full story »

May 23, 2008, 7:22AM

The signs are down. They were described as "obnoxious", "low class", "an eyesore". A lot of people really resented the signs. People do what they feel they need to do in this world, to achieve an end result. But sometimes, what they are doing can backfire and achieve the wrong result. But now, the signs are down. Click here to... Full story »

May 14, 2008, 8:46AM

Received the following from Karen Piacentini of the Brielle Education Foundation: AN INVITATION TO ALL BRIELLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS: In conjunction with the Brielle Elementary school, the Missoula Children's Theatre (mctinc.org) is presenting the play RUMPELSTILTSKIN on Saturday, May 17th. Come see your favorite child, grandchild, friend and/or neighbor or just come for some good entertainment in this exciting and amusing... Full story »

May 13, 2008, 9:51AM

Just wanted to welcome home little Joseph Ramsay from Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Joseph had heart surgery last week and was able to come home to Brielle yesterday. Way to go, Buddy! Full story »

May 08, 2008, 9:11AM

Hey - I received this info from the Union Landing Historical Society about their 3rd Annual Decoration Day on Sunday, May 25th. What a great event - check it out: Your participation is welcome as Brielle's Union Landing Historical Society presents their THIRD ANNUAL DECORATION DAY EVENT "Wings of Freedom" PARADE & PROGRAM Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th,... Full story »

May 05, 2008, 11:05PM

Have you filled up at the Lukoil on 70 lately? If you answered yes, then I ask "Why on earth?". The prices ALWAYS seem to be way higher there! Brielle's lone Lukoil has never been the way for me to go - they've been much more expensive than the Hess on the other side of the street! To see even... Full story »

April 29, 2008, 9:49PM

I keep forgetting to thank Blue Water Beads in Manasquan for the wonderful party we had there for my daughter last weekend. What a great party! They have a big table in the back of the store...and all the kids got to choose two charms - and make two projects of their choice using tons of beautiful different colored beads... Full story »

April 16, 2008, 1:37PM

So the school budget was allegedly defeated by 9 votes. Frankly, I don't think anybody won. This town has become The Great Divide. And I don't think any one person or organization is to blame for that. I'm sorry to sound like a cheerleader, but would it be so hard for all of us to budge a little...and try to... Full story »